503C12 / 503C32 User Manual
Contents Chapter 1. Getting Started 3 7 23 26 29 Before You Start Safety Precautions Proper Posture During Computer Use Overview Turn the Computer On and Off Chapter 2. Using the Computer 31 33 36 38 40 41 42 Keyboard Touchpad Multi-Card Slot (Optional) Connecting an External Display Device (Optional) Network (Optional) LCD Brightness Control Battery Chapter 1 Getting Started Chapter 3. Chrome OS 45 47 49 50 51 All about Chrome OS Get on the web Discover web apps FAQ Recovery (Optional) Chapter 4.
Chapter 1.
Before You Start Before reading the User Guide, first check the following information. • Optional items, some devices and software referred to in the User Guide may not be provided and/or changed by upgrade. Note that the computer environment referred in the User Guide may not be the same as your own environment.
Before You Start Chapter 1 Getting Started Denmark To service your computer For inquiries about the Chrome operating system or applications, visit http://www.google.com/support/chromeos. If you have a problem while using the Chromebook hardware, please contact our Customer Care Center below or visit http:// www.samsung.com/global/notepc. Sub TEL U.
Before You Start Copyright © 2013 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. owns the copyright of this manual. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without the consent of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. The information in this document is subject to change without notice due to improving the performance of the product. Samsung Electronics shall not be liable for any data loss.
Before You Start About the Product Capacity Representation Standard About Memory Capacity Representation The memory capacity reported in the Chrome OS is less than the actual capacity of memory. This is because BIOS or a video adapter uses a portion of memory or claims it for further use. (E.g. For 1GB(=1,024MB) memory installed, OS(Windows, Chrome, etc.
Safety Precautions For your security and to prevent damage, please read the following safety instructions carefully. Since this is commonly applied to Samsung computers, some pictures may differ from actual products. Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Installation Related Do not install the product in places exposed to humidity such as bathrooms. There is a danger of electric shock.
Safety Precautions Warning Chapter 1 Getting Started Power Related Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Avoid blocking the vent at the bottom or side of the computer when using it on a bed or cushion. The power plug and wall outlet figures may differ depending on the country specifications and the product model. Do not touch the main plug or power cord with wet hands.
Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Do not use a damaged or loose main plug or power cord or power outlet. There is a danger of electric shock or fire hazard. Plug the power cord firmly into the power outlet and AC adapter. Chapter 1 Getting Started Connect the power cord to an outlet or multiple power plug (extended cable) with a ground terminal. Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. AC Adapter Usage Precautions Connect the power cord to the AC adapter firmly. Otherwise, there is a danger of fire due to an incomplete contact. Use only the AC adapter supplied with the product. Using another adapter may cause the screen to flicker. Do not place heavy objects on top of or step onto the power cord or AC adapter to avoid damaging the power cord or AC adapter.
Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Battery Usage Related Please charge the battery fully before using the computer for the first time. Keep the battery out of the reach of infants and pets, as they could put the battery into their mouths. There is a danger of electric shock or choking. Use an authorized battery and AC adapter only. Please use an authorized battery and adapter approved by Samsung Electronics.
Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Never heat the product (or battery) or put the product (or battery) into a fire. Do not put or use the product (or battery) in a hot location such as a sauna, inside a vehicle exposed to the heat, and so on. There is a danger of an explosion or fire. Take care not to allow metal objects such as a key or clip to touch the battery terminal (metal parts).
Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Usage Related Disconnect all cables connected to the computer before cleaning it. If your notebook is an external & removable battery type, remove the external battery. There is a danger of electric shock or damage to the product. Do not connect a phone line connected to a digital phone to the modem. There is a danger of a electric shock, fire or damage to the product.
Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Upgrade Related Be sure to upgrade the computer by yourself only if you have sufficient knowledge and ability. If this is not the case, ask for assistance from the service center or an authorized engineer for the upgrade. Be sure to upgrade only the parts specified in the user manual according to the procedures described in the user manual.
Safety Precautions Warning Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause personal injury and even fatality. Security and Movement Related Follow the instructions for the relevant location (e.g., airplane, hospital, etc.) when using a wireless communication device (wireless LAN, Bluetooth, etc.). Avoid exposing a drive to magnetic fields. Security devices with magnetic fields include airport walk-through devices and security wands.
Safety Precautions Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product. Chapter 1 Getting Started 16 Battery Usage Related Dispose of worn-out batteries properly. •• There is a danger of fire or explosion. Installation Related Do not block the ports (holes), vents, etc. of the product and do not insert objects. Damage to a component within the computer may cause electric shock or fire.
Safety Precautions Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product. Usage Related Do not place a candle, light a cigar, etc. over or on the product. There is a danger of fire. Use a wall outlet or multi-plug with a grounding part. Failure to do so may cause electric shock hazard. Make sure to have the product tested by a safety service engineer after repairing the product.
Safety Precautions Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product. Chapter 1 Getting Started 18 Do not place your face close to the Optical Disk Drive tray when it is operating. There is a danger of injury due to an abrupt ejection. Check CDs for cracks and damage prior to use. If the computer emits smoke, or there is a burning smell, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet and contact a service center immediately.
Safety Precautions Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product. Chapter 1 Getting Started 19 To connect a device that is not manufactured or authorized by Samsung Electronics, inquire at your service center before connecting the device. There is a danger of damaging the product. Upgrade Related Carefully touch a part or device of the product. Failure to do so may result in damage to the product or injury.
Safety Precautions Caution Failure to follow instructions marked with this symbol may cause slight injury or damage to the product. Cautions on Preventing Data Loss (Hard Disk Management) Take care not to damage the data on a hard disk drive. •• A hard disk drive is so sensitive to external impact that an external impact may cause loss of data on the surface of the disk.
Safety Precautions Using the Power Supply in an Airplane Since the power outlet type differs depending on the type of airplane, connect the power appropriately. Since the representative figures of the power plug and the auto adapter are used, they may differ from the actual parts. Chapter 1 Getting Started 21 When Using the AC Power Plug Connect the power plug pins perpendicular into the center of the power outlet.
Safety Precautions Chapter 1 Getting Started When Using the Auto Adapter When a cigar socket is provided, you have to use the auto adapter (optional). Insert the cigar plug of the auto adapter into the cigar socket and connect the DC plug of the auto adapter to the power input port of the computer. Auto Adapter DC Plug Cigar Plug In-flight Cigar Socket When Using the Airplane Charging Coverter Depending on the airplane, you have to use the auto adapter and charging converter.
Proper Posture During Computer Use Chapter 1 Getting Started 23 Maintaining a proper posture during computer use is very important to prevent physical harm. • Do not use the computer while you are lying down, but only while you are sitting down. The following instructions are about maintaining a proper posture during computer use developed through human engineering. Please read and follow them carefully when using the computer. • Do not use the computer on your lap.
Proper Posture During Computer Use Chapter 1 Getting Started Eye Position Hand Position Keep the monitor or LCD away from your eyes by at least 50cm. Keep your arm at a right angle as shown by the figure. • Adjust the height of the monitor and the LCD screen so that its top height is equal to or lower than your eyes. • Avoid setting the monitor and LCD excessively bright. • Keep the monitor and LCD screen clean. • If you wear glasses, clean them before using the computer.
Proper Posture During Computer Use Chapter 1 Getting Started Volume Control (Headphones and Speakers) Use Time (Break Time) Check your volume first to listen to music. • 25 Take a break for 10 minutes or more after a 50-minute period when working for more than one hour. Illumination Check your volume! • Check if the volume is too loud before using headphones. • It is not recommended using headphones for long periods of time.
Overview Chapter 1 Getting Started 26 Front View • The pictures used for the cover and the main body in the User Manual are those of the representative model of each series. Therefore the colors and appearance of the pictures may differ from the actual appearance of the product depending on the model. • The actual color and appearance of the computer may differ from the pictures used in this guide. A sensor that senses the ambient brightness of the Chromebook.
Overview Chapter 1 Getting Started Left View 1 2 3 4 1 Charge Status This shows the power source and the battery charge status. Green: When the battery is fully charged or the battery is not installed. / Red or orange: When the battery is being charged. Off: When the computer is running on battery power without being connected to AC adapter. 2 DC Jack Connect the AC adapter that supplies power to the Chromebook. 5 What is a chargeable USB port? USB 3.
Overview Chapter 1 Getting Started Right View Bottom View 1 2 Earset / headset 1 Jack Use this jack to connect your earset or headset. USB 2.0 Port 2 (Optional) You can connect USB devices to the USB port such as a keyboard/mouse, digital camera, etc. 1 1 Speaker The built-in speaker is located here.
Turn the Computer On and Off Turn the Computer On 29 Turn the Computer Off To use the Chromebook, you have to connect to the Internet and then log in with your Google account. 1 2 Chapter 1 Getting Started Press and hold the Power button for about 4 seconds to shut down the Chromebook. Press and hold the Power button for about 2 seconds to lock the system. Connect the AC adapter. If you open the LCD panel, the computer is automatically turned on.
